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Kanye West
Kanye West


Background information
Birth name Kanye Omari West
Born June 8, 1977
Born place Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Years active 1996—present
Label(s) Def Jam Recordings
Roc-A-Fella Records
GOOD Music
Associated acts Jay-Z
Kid Cudi
Child Rebel Soldier
Website Website



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Kanye West Plays Surprise Birthday Gigs In Chicago

June 9, 2010
Kanye West Plays Surprise Birthday Gigs In ChicagoKanye West played three gigs in Chicago on Tuesday (June 8) - his 33rd birthday.

The rapper performed at three schools as part of The Kanye West Foundation’s annual Stay in School event.

The rapper’s short set included hits ‘Run This Town’ and ‘Good Life’, as well as new song ‘Power’.

According to the Chicago Tribune, West was supported at the gigs by fellow hip-hop stars Common and Lupe Fiasco.

The Stay In School event seeks to reward pupils who take steps to improve their grades and attendance.

(by Jason Gregory)



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